I received a copy of this poem by Lillie M. Sharp. The reference to March 17th in the poem is the annual Plain City Founders Day Celebration.

My Grandpa, Milo James Ross, wrote in the top right corner of this piece of paper, “June 10, 1979 Milo James Ross My Grandmother” I linked the previous history written of Milo and Lillie Sharp. Much of that post was from Grandpa’s recorded memories.

Come Comming – By Lillie M. Sharp

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I’m feeling quite elated

with the prospect in view;

For a real good time for everyone,

That will come and join our crew.

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There’ll be lots of nice singing

And recitation with a vim.

It will be a joyfull day,

For those that will join in.

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There’s always plenty cooked

For the crowd that always comes

and every one enjoys it,

From Grandma to the sons.

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There you meet old friends

That you haven’t seen for years;

There’ll be joy and laughter,

Mingled with your tears.

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How we enjoy old comrads,

Coming many miles to see;

Their chums they loved in childhood

That means all you and me.

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We know not how long

the privelege we will have;

To meet our dear old playmates;

Or shake hands with dear old Dad.

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But we must make the best of it

And try to do whats right;

Have a smile for everyone

Try and make their troubles light.

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This big time I’ve been speaking of

I’d like you all to know;

Is on the 17th of March

And I hope that you’ll all go.

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Now you all must know

Thats its taken lots of work;

To get this big time up

And there has been no shirk.

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I think the least that we can do

Is to give to all three cheers;

That has helped to make it a success

For so many many years.

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